Tonya was born on August 17,1961 to Madison and Jeroldean Hull in Tyler, Texas. She was the fifth of six children. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt.Calvary Baptist Church where she remained until her departure. She attended Tyler Public School.

Tonya was married to Robert Gamble, this union resulted in one daughter who passed away as a newborn infant.

She was a dedicated mother to Prince Hull along with other nieces and nephews. She was a dedicated food service worker for many years.Tonya worked at Luby's cafeteria until her health failed.

Tonya is preceded in death by her mother Jeroldean Hull, three sisters Shelia Hull, Brenda Littles, Carla Kelly; brother Chauncey Hull; aunts Rosetta Lee, Ruby Humprey and Stella Black; grandparents Rufus and Vermie Byars; Lillie Jackson and Madison Hull Sr.

Tonya's life will be celebrated by her son Prince Hull, grandson Bryston Sewell, granddaughter Promyse Hull; father Madison Hull Jr.; sister Velda Johnson; aunt Epmeliues Morris; Nieces, nephew, Great-nieces, nephew, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.